speedracer216

Just played the demo. Very polished. But it's definitely not a remake or reimagining. ----Think of it more like a sequel. --- Lots of new mechanics, different level layouts, and lots of new items! My son is still finding secret moves I didn't realize we're there. Only thing the same is bosses and some enemy types.

USA.
Pro: no toon link
Pro: not overly busy like Europe

None of them are that great though.

Burying the lead here.
Are they saying there's a new SNES controller with a rumble feature that works on my original deck? Could it have firmware that allows it to rumble with other games that weren't made for it by looking for certain code?

@-wc-
I agree on the sound. All the reviews say it's the definitive way to play Final Fantasy 6 because it has real vocals and symphonic sound. Which can be fun in its own right, but to me the 16-bit graphics are perfect marriage with the 16-bit sound of the Super Nintendo. Not to mention the nostalgia. So that I wouldn't actually want it to sound different! I'll stick with my old cart.

That is still surprisingly impressive especially considering how many people bought the PS2 for its DVD ability. The switch has no bonus feature like that and is going to match PS2 sales on clean gameplay alone.

VIRTUAL BOY MINI !!!!!!
YES PLEASE.

I am a gamer and I have 4 kids who game.
We have one switch cuz I can't pay for multiple.
Drop the price on the docked unit to $200 of less and you'll sell 4 more cuz the kids will afford it! AND I'll still buy a Switch 2.

Don't dock the price and we only buy switch 2. Wouldn't they want those other 4 sales?

I've only played the first one and it was decent enough if not a bit frustrating because of the controls. Supposedly the 2nd game is much better and Kamikaze squirrel is the best of them all.

Off topic and 7 years late, but is PS4 really Head and Shoulders above the switch? If they put World on that but not switch...

@SillyG
Maybe you could use this as a controller though. While they're charging? Or almost like a second grip if you take the bulky part off. That would make it different than the four charger one.

I wish we could get a re-release (not a remaster, just the exact game) of the original Dodonpachi that was Japan exclusive to PS1.

That is still my favorite. Graphics and sound effects were perfect.

I always want to like this game and have bought it multiple times, but it really is mid. The music is annoying in the controls are a bit stiff. I always end up selling it again. Agreed with those who say it should have been a collection as the second game is better.

It's a Kirby game. This is a throwback to the edgy, barely-connected-to-the-product commercials of the 90's.

Haven't played this, but I give the original a 6. Beat it last year. I just don't like the mission structure as much as the wandering style of the first game. And I've always hated motion controls for everything.
6/10 for the original. But i live LM1.

@locky-mavo
Exactly. That last horrible trailer with foul-mouthed edgelord monkeys, weirdly sexualized characters, and terrible writing... they can keep it.

As much as I love BG&E, I would rather have no sequel than THAT sequel. Whoever is on the team now has a complete misunderstanding of the source material.

I have no interest in this particular game, but I did want to say that I LOVE the detail and thoughtfulness that goes into reviews around here. It really feels like a fan and expert writing about the game. Well done.

Kong the Kong...

Some intern in the brainstorming session wasn't even trying.

@Tayrailbridge
I buy OST CD's when possible and officially mp3's when possible. It seems easy and I wish nintendo would just upload (for purchase) current soundtracks and old ones (like Star Tropics) in 8bit form that never had official releases. But they don't even do that with all their old games.
I'm afraid of they DID do it, it would be another subscription tier or separate subscription.

Aren't the first three answers of this poll all the same? Combined they would actually be in the lead of this poll.

The main downside to me is not the lack of new features. The graphical overhaul is nice if not mind blowing. I just didn't like the mission structure. The open exploration of the mansion in the first game, even though some doors or hallways are locked off at first, made it so much more mysterious! The second one was fine, but I'm planning to sell my 3DS copy and not buy the switch version.

Just keep going back to the first one on gamecube!

@Maxz
Totally agree. The phrase "Zelda effect" is practically click bait.
All this article says is "It looks like game sales are down compared to this exact month last year, but relax, it's just because Zelda released this month, last year inflating the numbers."

Gumby vs the Astrobots (GBA)

Yesterday article: Fans disappointed it looks like WiiU
Today article: Fans think it's Switch 2

Lol at "fans"

I'll carry on with my 64 and original cartridge then. (I don't want to pay for the higher tier anyway). But this may explain why they didn't make a bigger deal of what seems like a massive addition to the service.

Isn't the most likely thing that the rifts are opening to me areas, dimensions, or even time? Then you could include pieces of many different maps or part games.

What would have made this a 10 instead of a 9 is if Donkey Kong was a new game instead of a remake.

There better be a physical Edition besides the collector's edition. Right now that pre-order page only has physical collectors or digital standard. It's one of my favorite RPG's EVER, but if it's digital only I will skip it.

Isn't it true that Hello Kitty is not a cat? Just a girl who happens to look like one?

@FreasurePlanten
No problem. When it originally released in japan, it was a well-kept secret that it was a prequel. In English they slapped it right on the box. These days I guess people know, but if you can be surprised in how it's a prequel, that's a lot more fun.

Just putting my shopping list here so I don't forget:
Mario and Luigi: Brothership
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest I + II
Metroid Prime 4
Zelda: Echos of Wisdom
DKCR

(And play Perfect Dark on my 64)

Also, shame on this poll for only letting us pick 3!

Stinks it's a switch lite. At least that gives it a proper d-pad, but I still hate the Joycon feel and not hooking it too tv if I wanted. Oh well.

@Lizuka
I definitely felt that about the mobile ports. Clash so bad I couldn't bring myself to play them. Here, I think it looks fine. Maybe because the background is so different my style that my brain allows for some incongruity. But I know what you're saying.

@FreasurePlanten
Personally I still recommend playing dq1 first. Dq3 has an aha moment that hits harder if you play one first. Although after 40 years maybe everyone already knows the connection. In which case it wouldn't matter too much. 3 is definitely the better game, but one has its charm as progenitor.

One of my top RPG's ever. (See also Lufia 2, Earthbound, DQ5, FF6, Secret of Mana)

Personally, I still think it's best to play DQ1 first, because then DQ3 had an "aha" moment that hits harder. Though 3 is the far better game.

I had the wii, not 3ds version.

I really hope I can play WITHOUT motion controls! That was the only downside of wii version.

Lufia II (SNES)
RPG perfection.

@babyThorman
Same here. And my buddy still has the disk! Just found out a couple months ago and replayed it.
It is 100% like a nostalgia infused fever dream because I only played the first 3 levels over and over with those Playstation Underground demo disks.

LUIGI was the best part of this. Give me a sequel that is actually the game of his story!!

But on the whole I was underwhelmed. You have to realize it's a Mario game with a certain style of humor. It's not for everyone. I love GameCube and just played the original; beat it earlier this week. I could not stand all the back tracking. In town, in travel, in dungeons, etc. Also how enemies suddenly only give 1xp so leveling is downright out. I found myself skipping all sidequests to just finish. Sounds like that is only partially mitigated, which is too bad.

I didn't think the story was that great, mainly because everyone talks too much but isn't that funny (to me). I love RPG's so I love reading dialogue, but this just isn't my style.

I'm an obvious minority, just saying cuz no one seems to mention this. It's only fun if you like that style of humor. I think the Mario and Luigi series is much funnier.

Now what I DID love - and made it worth finishing -
...the variety in chapters was fun.
...The final dungeon was fantastic and challenging with good puzzles, so it definitely finished strong.
... the Yoshi partner is awesome! His movement and his dialog. I always made sure to finish bosses with him for the cutscenes.
...LUIGI !!!!!! Give us his game!

If it's anything like the one on wii, you just have to know what you're getting into. Relaxing and spacious, do a lot or do a little.

My son just bought the one for Wii the other day. He's 12 years old, super high energy, yet loving this exploratory ocean game as a change of pace from tears of the Kingdom

@Zeebor15
You wrote the article nintendo life should have written. Thank you!

@-wc-
The third lightning is my favorite R-type game by far. If I remember, the reason we don't see it anywhere else is something weird about publishing rights held by Irem, who is now defunct.

The movement in the sword section felt so good that it gave me very high hopes. Countering and everything. But then you realize you have so many hearts and most things are one hit kills.. the Slick movement is meaningless. I can close my eyes press forward and a and beat the whole level.

That's what made it a 6 for me. It made me wonder why they made it so easy for when there's so much polish and fun movesets... but nothing rewarding to do with them.

Maybe if we're lucky we'll get Daisy: Dread next.

I've enjoyed so many RPG's but could never get into Final Fantasy despite trying multiple ones.

Until... Final Fantasy III (VI). About 20 years after its release too. It hooked me and I couldn't quit until I'd unlocked everything and seen the story through.

Now is in my personal pantheon with Lufia II, Earthbound, Dragon Quest III, etc.

@gojiguy
I Googled it but I only see things from 2 years ago. Is there something new or is it the ongoing massive delays and people generally wondering if they'll eventually just not ship them at all? I see horror stories about people waiting years for something they already paid for.

I don't believe Wario Land is 29% of the vote for a second. Someone is robo-voting or something.

My top 3 (in no particular order?)

• Mario 3
• Super Mario World
• Yoshi's Island

And I play as Luigi whenever I can!

@Twilite9
That's one of the biggest things. Not just that he entertained us. He inspired others to create. How many notebooks are filled with my own characters based on his style... and a few science notes lol.

Piccolo is my favorite thing he ever created.

HOW TO PLAY: I own it and still play Mario Tennis. It is FAR more comfortable to NOT lean into it, but rather, lay on your back with it propped on your chest resting on your face. Unlocked everything in Mario Tennis and Wario Land that way.

Imho, I would rather play VB Wario Land again before the GBC ones, even though they are awesome too. Sadly I sold it. So maybe that's nostalgia talking.

@Baker1000
Lufia 2.
The puzzles are amazing and the story is even better. You can see enemies (no random battles) and the soundtrack is up there with jrpg's best.

Actually, what made me like Golden Sun was that it reminded me a bit of Lufia 2.

@Starbuster
the actual picture was on the front page..... it's alright. i'm checking out ww.mynintendonews.com. looks ok.

@Starbuster
like I said, I know sites can't cater to me. I feel like other sites do plenty of this so people can get it elsewhere, but where can I get the site that doesn't do this? it's what brought me here originally, could be what makes me leave i guess. but that would be sad.